Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Moulding
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH door shown, RH door similar.
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NOTE:
Do not use excessive force when removing retainers, to avoid damage to moulding.
Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the retainers attaching moulding to the door.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the moulding.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
All vehicles
Remove the exterior mirror...
Other information:
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage
compartment floor covering.
Running Out of Fuel
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING: Flow of fuel through a
fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity. This can cause a fire if you are
filling an ungrounded fuel container...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Release the clips and remove the LH trim panel...